Design for Service Commodity Specialist

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In this position...

Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) is restoring the Design For Service (DfS) organization to improve vehicle serviceability during Forward Model vehicle Platform, Technology, and Program development. The DfS Commodity Specialist is responsible for influencing commodity/vehicle design to improve serviceability, improve customer satisfaction, lower Cost of Ownership and reduce warranty expense. The DfS Commodity Specialist will be focused on one of the following commodities/systems:

• Engine ICEs/HEV

• Electric Vehicle

• Trans/eDrive

• Electrical

• Body (fascias, AGS, cooling, tailgate, doors, glass, frame, fuel system, exhaust system, suspension, wheels/tires

• Vehicle Line

What you'll do...

The DfS Commodity Team’s core responsibilities:

• Improve serviceability in future product designs

• Proactively work with Product Development (PD) Platform/Program/Unit/Technology teams to influence design for improved serviceability and overall customer ownership experience.

• Engage assigned PD teams in early design milestones to positively influence vehicle serviceability, reduce Cost of Ownership, and increase quality of repairs

• Achieve identified targets for Schedule Maintenance, Non-Scheduled Repairs, Damageability.

• Identify/Champion resolution of High Impact Serviceability Actions

• Monitor service requirements; introduce new requirements, identify improvements, and ensure service requirements are met or have an approved deviation.

• Identify required Essential Special Service Tools (ESSTs) and complete Financial Information Requests to secure PD funding.

• Support delivery of the targeted Warranty Cost Avoidance $ objective through identification and implementation of serviceability improvement opportunities (example: reducing service labor times for a given repair, eliminating need for Essential Special Service Tools (ESSTs), servicing at a lower component level)

• Program Launch Support

• Participate in serviceability trials and competitive benchmarking

• Support FCSD deliverables tracked via Global Launch Scorecard (ESSTs, Diagnostics, Service Information Training, Owner’s Manual, Major Service Issues, Engineering Release Status, Parts On-Hand, VP Accessories)

• Support the development of Essential Special Service Tools (ESSTs) while optimizing repair level, process and component design to minimize tools needed

• Deliver common and efficient global processes

• Work jointly with global counterparts to provide an aligned voice of FCSD to Program Team.

• Support maintenance, updates and authoring of new service requirements and Digital Pre-assembly (DPA) test methods.

• Document best practices in Corporate Engineering Requirements

• Lead review of DPA and Development Completion Vehicle (DCV) service issues for Program Review Meeting (PRM) reviews.

• Support Serviceability Process Team around Design for Service Training Modules.

• Culture/Our Truths

• Demonstrate the Ford OS behaviors to achieve success in Excellence, Focus and Collaboration

• Utilize empowerment, coaching/counseling, team building and process improvement to create a work

You'll have...

This specialist should be comfortable and familiar in representing the Voice of the Dealer & Technician as a key input when interfacing with PD and other cross-functional teams, along with maintaining Voice of the Customer mindset as well.

The ideal candidate has the following:

• 2-year college degree or equivalent experience and education (Automotive Technology or Automotive Engineering preferred)

• 5+ years of experience

• Key knowledge/experience preferred:

• Technical acumen related to assembly/disassembly of automotive systems/components, as well as technical publications

• Familiarity and experience with Dealer Operations strongly preferred (specifically tied to Fixed Operations)

• Knowledge of Product Development processes and vehicle development production system preferred (knowledge of competitive OEMs processes are welcome)

• Experience and ability to:

• Lead through influence and collaborate across the Enterprise

• Use data and customer insights to influence strategic decisions

• Problem solve against competing cross-fuctional priorities

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings

• Project manage and progress multiple workstreams at once

• Product Development Experience (either working in or with PD) is beneficial

Even better, you may have...

• Working knowledge of automotive Computer-aided Design (CAD) a plus

• Degree in Automotive Technology or Automotive Engineering preferred

• Technical acumen related to assembly/disassembly of automotive systems/components, as well as technical publications

• Familiarity and experience with Dealer Operations strongly preferred (specifically tied to Fixed Operations)

• Knowledge of Product Development processes and vehicle development production system preferred (knowledge of competitive OEMs processes are welcome)

Competencies and Skills:

• Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in varying areas of the organization (Senior leadership, Cross-functional departments, etc.)

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions.

• Own Working Together

• Collaborative team player focused on building strong relationships.

• Believe in skilled and motivated people working together.

• Focused on continuous development of self and others.

• Persistent attention to detail

• Strategic Thinker

• Ability to work independently, forward-thinking.

• Ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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